Biography
Ben Lee, DPodM, is a Registered Chiropodist with Cleveland Clinic Canada.
A Chiropodist is a primary healthcare provider educated exclusively in the assessment of the foot and the treatment and prevention of diseases, disorders, or dysfunctions of the foot by therapeutic, orthotic, or palliative means. Chiropodists provide patients with complete nail and skin care and assess the biomechanics of the feet and lower limbs to prescribe and fit patients with custom foot orthotics. Chiropodists have extensive knowledge and play a key role in the prevention and management of diabetic foot conditions.
Mr. Lee has an Honors Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo. Further developing his education in health sciences, he completed his Advanced Diploma in Chiropody at the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences in Toronto. This included an internship at Women’s College Hospital in the wound care center. With well over a decade of practice, Mr. Lee has worked in sports medicine and rehab centres working with athletes, as well as medical centres providing foot care and collaborating with family doctors and other specialists. In addition to this, he has a lot of experience working in orthotic labs and later serving as a consultant and advisor.
Mr. Lee has a strong passion for foot care and is currently finishing up his studies on Foot Mobilization Therapy. When he is not seeing patients, he enjoys time with his two young kids and going on long hikes and traveling.
Education/Training
- Advanced Diploma in Chiropody
- Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences
Toronto, OH - Honors Bachelor of Sciences
- University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
Professional Memberships
- College of Chiropodist of Ontario
